Obituaries June 10, 2013

AMORY – Catherine Beatrice Badini Lequia, 88, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born June 24, 1924, in Iron Mountain, Mich., she was a daughter of the late Giuseppe (Joseph) Badini and Mary Calcaterra Badini. She married Leo Lequia.

Mrs. Lequia captured the very essence of a strong Italian woman. Her robust and sturdy stature made way for her warm and compassionate heart, allowing her love to not only be seen miles away, but felt through some of life’s toughest struggles. Surpassing the barrier of four generations, her love gave meaning to the word family. In addition to her own relatives, she took upon herself the role of caretaker to numerous families in nearby neighborhoods. She loved the Lord and worshipping him throughout all phases of her life. She was a longtime member of Christian Chapel Church of Christ. Much of her spare time was spent enjoying the company of her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, commonly reading the Bible and rehashing stories of old.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. today at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home with Bro. David Highland officiating. Burial will follow in Haughton Memorial Park.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Shirley Gross of Janesville, Wis., Denna Abbott (Michail) of Amory, Scot Hurley (Jill) of Amory, Dewayne Hurley (Lori) of Nettleton, George Johnson (Tanya) of Amory, John Johnson (Jana) of Fulton, Fran Coleman (Brent) of Fulton and Kenny Johnson (Mary Ann) of Nettleton; and 17 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughters, Antoinette Kozlowitz, Theresa Hurley and Mary Lequia.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneral home.com.

Margaret J. DeMoville

TUPELO – Margaret Jock DeMoville died peacefully at her home in Tupelo Sunday, June 9, 2013. Margaret was a beloved community and civic leader in Tupelo, Okolona and statewide, a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tupelo, an avid Mississippi State Bulldog and Daughters of the American Revolution leader for years.

A service celebrating her life will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Tupelo. A private burial will be in the DeMoville Family Plot at Oddfellows Cemetery in Okolona. There will be no formal visitation. Holland Funeral Directors, Tupelo and Okolona Chapels, are entrusted with all arrangements.

Service is at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Magnolia Funeral Home Chapel of Memories.

Visitation is 5 to 8 p.m. today and noon until service time Tuesday.

Online condolences can be left at www.magnoliafuneralhome.net.

Edith McCormick

EUPORA – Edith McCormick, 83, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center LTCU in Eupora.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Oliver Funeral Home Chapel.

Visitation is 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Syble Summers

FULTON – Syble Clytee Smith Summers, 86, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013, at The Meadows in Fulton. She was born Dec. 13, 1926, to Bruce and Bessie Mae Sumners Smith. She retired from Blue Bell, early in life, after 20 years of service to care for her parents. She was a member of Beans Ferry Church of Christ for 50 years. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren and family, sewing, working with her flowers and being a homemaker.

Services are at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Senter Funeral Home with Adam Miller, Johnny Miller and Ryan Ary officiating. Burial is at East Fulton Baptist Church.

Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Hurricane Baptist Church. Graveside service is at 3 p.m. at Jenkins Cemetery in Sumner. Tutor Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitation is 5 to 9 p.m. today and 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, all at the church.

Venida Hatfield

BOONEVILLE – Venida Jones Hatfield, 61, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at her home. She was born May 1, 1952, in Kennett, Mo., to Cecil and Violet Christene Brake Jones. She was a homemaker, a Piggly Wiggly employee and a Baptist. She enjoyed reading, music, and tending her flower garden. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 9, at the Booneville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Ray Hall officiating. Cremation followed.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Danny Joe Hatfield; two daughters, Joy Hatfield Goldman and Jodi Hatfield Davis (Josh), all of Booneville; three brothers, Johnny Long (Laura) of Indiana, Dale Carr (Diane) of Michigan and Eddie Carr of Mississippi; four sisters, Idola Harrell of Michigan, Doris Frye of Texas, Violetta Holloway and Maggie Philpot of Mississippi; four grandchildren, Joshua Goldman, Jada Goldman, Brannon Davis and Braden Davis; a sister-in-law, Debbie Carr; and a brother-in-law, David Hatfield.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Nellie Sue D’Kane and Mary Roberts; her stepfather, Edra C. Carr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital, P. O. Box 41817, Memphis, TN 38174-1817.

Hazel McLarty

TUPELO – Hazel Nell McLarty, 76, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Golden Living Center. A Mississippi native, she was born Dec. 14, 1936, to Robert and Stella Tackitt Black. She worked at the Oxford Hospital for many years and later became a long-time self-employed caregiver. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and especially listening to gospel music. She had a strong sense of humor and took great pleasure in picking on the ones she loved. She was of the Baptist faith.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at The Jefferson Street Chapel of W. E. Pegues. Burial will be in Old Union Cemetery in Oxford.

Survivors include three sisters, Nona Little (Bobby), Shirley Evans, both of Saltillo and Helen Gable (Jerry) of Tupelo; one brother, Leon Black (Clara) of Mooreville; one sister-in-law, Marie Black of Tupelo; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Rodgers; her second husband, Gene McLarty; three sisters, Sue Byrd, Jimmie Ellis, and Janie Estes; and two brother, John Henry Black and Romie Black.

Pallbearers will be Jerry and Michael Gable, David Mann, Robert Ellis, Randy and Andy Black.

Visitation is at 11 a.m. until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.peguesfuneralhome.com.

Pauline Matthews

UNION – Pauline Germany Matthews, 103, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at her residence in Union. She was born March 28, 1910, in Neshoba County, and was the daughter of Josie Ozborn and Sam Germany. She lived in Neshoba County and the Town of Union her entire life. From the beginning, she attended Bluff Springs Church of God, her mother having taken her there as an infant. Therefore, her family chose to return to this church for her funeral service while knowing her soul departed at the time of her death to enter the Church Triumphant.

Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Bluff Springs Church of God, 14990 Road 210, Union, Mississippi, with burial in Union City Cemetery. Officiating ministers are the Rev. Paul Ninemire and the Rev. Jeff Hancock.

BOONEVILLE – Beulah M. Pannell, 70, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born Feb. 7, 1943, in Prentiss County, to Bonnie and Alberta Pannell. She was a member of Wolf Creek M.B. Church and served on the usher board. She retired from Booneville Middle School in 2005.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Wolf Creek M.B. Church in Booneville, with the Rev. Alphonso Adkins Sr. officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Agnew and Sons Funeral Home of Booneville is in charge of arrangement.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Elmer Pannell and James Pannell; and three brother-in-laws.

Survivors include six sisters, Bettye Jumper, Gloria Fields, Teresa Chambers, all of Booneville, Mary (James) Nelson of Lansing, Mich., Mable (Robert) Warren of Baldwyn and Donna (Charles) Rogers of Shannon; two sister-in-laws, Rosemary Pannell of Mobile, Ala., and Mattie Pannell of Austin, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Visitation is 2 to 6 p.m. and family hour is 6 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Family and friends may sign the guest registry at www.agnewandsons.com.

Dan Williams

VERONA – Dan Williams, 67, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center. Arrangements incomplete and will be announced later by Lee Memorial Funeral Home.

Reba Booker

IUKA – Reba Joyce Booker, 70, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth. She was a member of Eastport Baptist Church. She was formerly a school teacher at Cherokee High School and was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family.

Services are at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11, at Eastport Baptist Church and officiated by Joseph Booker. Interment will follow in Eastport Cemetery. Cutshall Funeral Home of Iuka is entrusted with arrangements.

Visitation is scheduled for 5 to 9 p.m. today at Cutshall Funeral Home in Iuka.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Tishomingo County Camp, P.O. Box 314, Iuka, MS 38852, or online at www.gideons.org.

An online guestbook can be accessed at www.cutshallfuneralhome.com.

Freddie Howell Sr.

AMORY – Freddie J. Howell Sr., 96, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Gilmore Memorial Regional Medical Center. Born on Nov. 25, 1916, in Athens, he was a son of Perry and Pearl Hall Howell. He married Dorothy A. Herren on May 25, 1942. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Europe during World War II and received the EAMETO, Good Conduct, the WWII Victory medals and the Meritorious Unit award. He retired after 30 years of service with the Frisco Railroad. He was a member of Amory Church of Christ. With life revolving around his family, Mr. Howell enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, oil painting and Country music.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2 p.m. today, at E.E. Pickle Funeral Home with Philip Hathcock officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Howell Cemetery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy A. Howell; sisters; and brothers.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Visitation is noon until 1:50 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at eepicklefuneralhome.com.

Betty Kline-Welch

WEST POINT – Elizabeth Gredell Kline Welch, 89, died Saturday, June 8th, 2013, at the Clay County Medical Center in West Point. She was born Nov. 23, 1923, in Quincy, Ill., to Henry Adam Gredell and Mary Rosalia Otte Gredell. She had lived in Aberdeen, Tupelo and West Point for the past five years. She was a member of St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church in Aberdeen and St. James Catholic Church in Tupelo. She was an early childhood specialist and past director of Lee County Child Development Center. She was also past president of MACUS.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, at St. James Catholic Church located at 1911 N. Gloster in Tupelo, with Father Tim Murphy, Father Henry Shelton, Father Robert Dore and Father Lincoln Dall officiating. Burial will be at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery in Aberdeen. Tisdale-Lann Memorial Funeral Home of Aberdeen is in charge of the arrangements.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands, Jack Kline and Charles Welch; sister, Mary Martha Gredell; and one grandson, Kevin Kline.

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today with Rosary Service at 6 p.m. at Tisdale-Lann Memorial Chapel in Aberdeen and at 9:30 a.m. until service time at St. James Catholic in Tupelo.

Memorials may be made to St. Frances of Assisi Catholic Church in Aberdeen, and to St. James Catholic Church at 1911 North Gloster, Tupelo.

An online guest registry and condolences may be accessed at www.tisdalelannmemorial.com.

Reona Stembridge

TUPELO – Reona Mae Stembridge, 92, died June 7, 2013, at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born May 2, 1921, to Noble and Lillie Mize Cheek. She was a longtime member of the St. Mark United Methodist Church where she enjoyed singing in the Choir and being a member of the JOY group. She was a retired seamstress and beautician. She enjoyed being evolved with “Meals on Wheels”.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. today at the St. Mark United Methodist Church with Bro. Don McCain officiating.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard Plummer and Clyde Stembridge; her parents; sisters, Minnie Gafford, Coy Montgomery, Earlene Bullock and Vance Roberts; two infant brothers; and one infant sister.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service today.

Memorials may be made to St Mark United Methodist Church 175 Elvis Presley Drive, Tupelo, MS 38804.

Linda Howell

MYRTLE – Linda Howell, 47, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Serenity Funeral Home of New Albany.

Ada BurnettARTESIA – Ada Burnett died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Jaquith Nursing Home in Whitfield. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Fields Funeral Home of Okolona.

Lee McCullar

BOONEVILLE – Lee E. McCullar, 65, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, Booneville Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced

later by Patterson Memorial Chapel.

Betty HendersonABERDEEN – Betty Jean Henderson, 60, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Belle Memorial Funeral Home of Aberdeen.

Paisley Jackson

SALTILLO – Paisley Sinclaire Jackson, four week old daughter of Dustin and Samantha Jackson, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at North Mississippi

Medical Center in Tupelo.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Waters Funeral Home of Baldwyn.

Daveta Gann

BOONEVILLE – Daveta Renee Gann, 45, died Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Booneville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announce later by Booneville Funeral Home